The fourth-seeded Iola-Scandinavia varsity volleyball team kept its postseason run alive Thursday night, defeating fifth-seeded Manawa in straight sets in a WIAA Division 4 regional semifinal.

The Thunderbirds secured the sweep with set scores of 28-26, 25-21 and 25-17.

With the victory, Iola-Scandinavia improved its overall record to 17-11. The team will travel to face top-seeded Shiocton on Saturday night for the regional championship. Manawa finishes its campaign at 18-11.

The opening set was the most competitive stretch of the night, and the Thunderbirds needed extra points before edging out the Wolves 28-26. Iola-Scandinavia maintained its momentum through the next two frames, using sharp net play to close out the final set comfortably, 25-17.

The regional final matchup against Shiocton on Saturday, Oct. 24, is scheduled for 4 p.m.